Lumix S1vs Lumix S1R
Lumix
Lumix S1 (2019)
From £1499
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
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Lumix
Lumix S1R (2019)
From £2499
Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography
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Which should you buy?
Landscape, Studio & Professional Stills On L-Mount — Lumix S1 (2019): Built like a tank with one of the finest viewfinders ever made — the S1 is the choice for photographers who prioritise build quality and IBIS over AF speed.
High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography — Lumix S1R (2019): A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.
Who should buy what
Lumix S1 (2019)
- L-mount system photographers who want a rugged, weather-sealed full-frame body for demanding conditions
- Landscape and studio photographers who value exceptional IBIS and an outstanding EVF
- Video professionals who need V-Log and 4K/60p in a robust, weather-sealed body
- Leica SL users who want a more affordable second body on the same L-mount system
Lumix S1R (2019)
- Landscape photographers who want maximum resolution in a weather-sealed, IBIS-equipped full-frame body
- Commercial and product photographers who need 47MP detail with the option of 187MP composite shots
- Studio portrait photographers who want the finest EVF available alongside a high-resolution sensor
- Leica SL2 users who want a more affordable L-mount high-resolution alternative
Quick take: The lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the lumix s1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S1 (2019) | Lumix S1R (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 898g body only | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S1 | Lumix S1R |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports |
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